About Us

Dr. Charles A. Backman

Dr. Backman received his dental degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He then moved to Seattle to spend a year in a hospital dental residency. This was followed by two years of postgraduate training in endodontics at the University of Washington.

Dr. Backman is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington and teaches part-time. He also is a diplomat of the American Board of Endodontics.

Dr. Allen Colic

Dr. Colic grew up in Canada before attending Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio where he earned his D.D.S. degree. He continued his training at Case in the Department of Endodontics where he received his certificate and M.S.D. in endodontics. Shortly after the residency he relocated to Seattle where he joined Endodontics Northwest in 2005.

Dr. Colic is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington.

Dr. Jiten Patel

Originally from London, England, Dr. Patel relocated to the U.S. to pursue his higher education. Upon graduation from Creighton University School of Dental Medicine, where he earned his D.D.S., Dr. Patel continued his training at Case School of Dental Medicine where he received his certificate and M.S.D. in endodontics.

Dr. Patel practiced in Chicago for four years prior to joining Endodontics Northwest.